Big company with very little DNA left - Fairly Senior Level Cognizant Employee Review

1.0
Apr 8, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Still has a brand value (atleast in India) Canteen (atleast in major centres) Excellent online library with good management books and material Yoga training

Cons

Networking, soft skills and alignment with superiors will get you anywhere - also only client facing or roles with definable revenue get any respect. Technology is an after thought and if it can't bring any revenue has no potentials. Forget the place if you are looking at developing repeatable hard skills. Perfect for people person and who can somehow get away with delegation and a teflon exterior.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

"India-first mentality." The company says it wants to work with people across the Americas and Europe, but many decisions still seem to follow an Indian way of operating without properly considering local labor laws, regulations, and workplace expectations. There are serious concerns about job stability. The company frequently praises itself for creating employment opportunities, but at the same time, it appears to be bringing more employees from India into U.S. roles while letting go of people from the Americas and Europe who have contributed to the company. This creates uncertainty and raises questions about the company's commitment to its existing workforce. Every meeting seems to be focused on AI : AI this, AI that, AI everywhere. Employees are constantly asked to complete AI related training and adapt to AI initiatives, while at the same time letting people go so they can afford AI. Compensation is another area that needs improvement. After my contributions and time with the company, my last salary increase was only $20, which felt extremely discouraging and showed a lack of appreciation for employees' efforts.

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